Los Angeles County

  • Youth Development Ambassador

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • Los Angeles, California United States View Map

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
Applications will be accepted from August 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST until August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

EXAM NUMBER: YD8298D-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Youth Development is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Youth Development Ambassador vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

At this time, the Department seeks to fill the following vacancies :

Youth Development Ambassadors (Youth Development & Diversion): to support the development of strategies, priorities, and direction for regional Youth Diversion efforts. This role includes supporting a team of YD Specialists to coordinate referrals from the Probation Department and other law enforcement agency partners, including outreach to youth and families, and logistical and project management support; and

Youth Development Ambassadors (Facility-Based Programming):: to support the development, planning, implementation and ongoing capacity-building of youth development programming delivered by community-based providers and other county agencies for justice-involved youth in the County's juvenile hall, camps and Secure Youth Treatment Facilities operated by the Los Angeles County Probation Department; and
Youth Development Ambassadors (Coordination & Innovation): to support research and evaluation for youth development programs. This role includes learning data management, quality assurance, and data-related technical assistance to support youth development partners; as well as support for collaborative communication of data, evidence, and opportunities for program improvement and equity.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements maybe hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Youth Development Ambassador.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions
What does the Youth Development Ambassadors do?

The Ambassador assists in the coordination and collaborative project management of a wide range of youth development services, opportunities and support-from prevention and early intervention to engagement and support for youth and their families involved in the justice system-so that all youth in Los Angeles County have access to youth development. The individual supports youth participating in collaborative programs or policy planning and helps to inform work plans and priorities by sharing their valuable experience and perspective.

Some essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Supports the development, implementation, and management of youth development services and policy initiatives with guidance from a Youth Development Supervisor and in collaboration with Youth Development Specialists and Ambassadors.
  • Supports developing and designing programs, policies, and systems to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Supportsprotocolsandimplementationplanstooperationalizeandimprove program and policy initiatives.
  • Supports mixed-methods research, evaluation, and shared learning activities to improve equity and effectiveness across program and policy priorities.
  • Communicates and builds trusting, effective relationships with community-based providers and program partners.
  • Assists with developing culturally responsive and equity-centered spaces and relationships with youth, community groups, and- other stakeholders to receive and communicate information, including collaborative research, planning, and decision-making, as well as coordinate resources or services.
  • Conducts outreach, engagement, and storytelling to increase awareness of departmental programs and priorities and to up lift youth narratives and successes to a wide range of audiences, including County partners, youth, and communities.
  • Engages in reflection and analysis of gaps and opportunities, including receiving feedback from youth and families to inform active and ongoing improvement.


Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
One year of experience working to support youth development through mentorship, community organizing, care coordination, or case management, including in the following settings: Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), schools, healing centers, public agencies, secure placement facilities or locked institutions, and philanthropic or academic centers with a focus on youth or community investment.

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County

(800) 970-5478

Start Your Career with Los Angeles County

With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

Flexible Work Schedules

Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

Your Choice of Locations

From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

Job Security

The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

Career Development

The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

Outstanding Benefits

The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

Diversity

Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.

 

   

Show more
Apply Now Employer Profile

MORE JOBS

Show More